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  1. rakpix

    O-ring question?

    I know this must have been asked & answered once before. But, a search returned only irrelevant threads so ... here goes: Does anyone here know the durometer and the dimensions of the little o-ring that is hidden inside the female end of a standard low-preassure hose (pictured below?) And do...
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    WTT - Four pound weights.

    I have four 4# pounds that I want to trade for smaller weights. Specifically, I need at least two 3# weights (coated, uncoated, hard, or soft.) If anyone is interested, please send me a PM. Thanks!
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    Fundamentals at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

    We have arranged a GUE Fundamentals in Houston, Texas in the Texas Medical Center. The cost is $699 per person, which includes tuition, expenses, and a catered lunch. A limited amount of loaner equipment is available. We will meet 08:00 on Friday, 19 July 2013 at UTHealth Recreation Center...
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    Cave Line for Diver Alert Marker Deployment. Less than Ideal?

    i bought a new spool for my 6 foot diver alert marker. the spool came with 150 feet of #24 braided nylon line, and i am considering replacing said line with something else. when i started cave diving i purchased a couple pounds of #24 braided nylon, but i think a different line might be more...
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    Bare Mens 2 MM Velocity Shorty XXL - $75 Shipped CONUS

    Bare blue shorty, priced to sell quickly. I have lost a lot of weight and this no longer fits. Glideskin on the neck. The zippers and velcro are in great condition. Colors are a bit faded. When I was 240 lbs and 5'11'' this suit was good down to 72 F! Please PM me with your interest! Also...
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    Bare Mens 5/4 MM Velocity Full 2XLS - $150 Shipped CONUS

    Bare blue fullsuit, priced to sell quickly. I have lost a lot of weight and this no longer fits. Glideskin on the neck, wrists, and ankles. The zippers and velcro are in great condition. When I was 240 lbs and 5'11'' this suit was good down to 48 F! Please PM me with your interest! Also check...
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    Maxtec Analyzer

    i am tired of having to borrow analyzers over and over and over. looking to buy my first, specifically a maxtec! either handi+ or maxo2+ no matter. offering $150. please pm me with your interest!
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    CENTEX Marlinspike Seamanship. Free Local Beer.

    i need to splice a two-foot loop in the end of some 3/4 twisted nylon. unfortunately, i have piss-poor ropework skills (i.e. anything more complicated than a bowline gives me indigestion.) if anyone in the austin area has experience in unlaying/splicing line and is willing to teach me ... there...
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    DEM University of Oceanic. Swapping Friday (11/4) for a Tuesday (11/1)

    is anyone here preregistered for the "university of oceanic" full technician seminar next tuesday, november 1st? i am looking for someone from the tuesday class to switch places with. is there anyone, registered for the tuesday class, who could take the "university of oceanic" class next...
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    Regulator Savvy Anyone?

    does anyone have a copy of regulator savvy that i can borrow? i could loan you any number of dive books as collateral ...
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    17th Annual Lake Travis Underwater Cleanup

    Diver registration is open for the 17th Annal Lake Travis Underwater Cleanup sponsored by Keep Austin Beautiful. Any certified diver may register, but the best spots will fill up fast, so make your choice today! The event begins 9am the morning of September 11th, and will be followed by a free...
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    Homemade 14 cf Drysuit Inflation Mount

    i have read details about the early days of the WKPP, when a lot of their gear was homemade. i am curious, has anyone on the board made their own 14 cubic foot drysuit inflator bottle mount? i am looking to take a triox/helitrox class in the coming weeks, and would really like to attempt this...
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    Anyone Still Fabricate Minimalist Backplates?

    i am currently diving a highland millworks stainless plate. it works fine with DSS/DR wings, and the H explorer 40#. but the "plate recess" for lack of a better word in my new H evolve 40# is a little too small for the plate. i'd like to buy a new stainless plate, but both the scubapro and H...
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    Ice Diving 2011

    will any ice diving instructors be near the metroplex this february? maybe we could put something together after the texas dive show :tongue2: if the weather keeps on like this ...
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    HP Hose Audit - Still Too Darn Long??

    i'm still getting used to my hogarthian kit (four dives to date,) adjusting my harness, tank bands, wing gromet position, isolator angle, and hoses for optimum comfort & streamlining. i've been working on my hoses for the past week: sized from a 22" power inflator to an 18" & from a 32" drysuit...
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    316/316L Stainless Backplate

    i am looking to buy a stainless steel backplate, one fabricted from either 316 or 316L alloy. but i don't like the DSS plastic inserts. will entertain any other offers, from any brand. please pm me with your interest!
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    NEW Royal Blue Stahlsac Bonaire Mesh Backpack - $50 Shipped CONUS

    stahlsac part number WD16. i won this at a raffle! never been pulled out of its shrinkwrap. royal blue stahlsac bag large enough to fit two wetsuits, two BC's and two sets of hoods/boots/gloves easily. comes with a built in dry pocket, and two comfy padded shoulder straps. 30 x 17 inches. best...
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    OMS Zipper Pull Balls Quantity 8 - $7 Shipped CONUS

    oms part #BCA-ZPB9. i bought a bag of these last spring. they are great for attaching to pockets, BC's, etc. makes manipulating your gear easier when wearing thick gloves in the winter. simple elastic shock cord with bright orange pull balls on each end. eight in a pack! please PM me with your...
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    Underwater Kinetics Mini Q40 Yellow - $15 Shipped CONUS

    used. had this as my backup light for about six months, but i'm moving to a pair of aluminum backup lights instead. this is the xenon model, which takes 4 AA batteries. good o-ring, never flooded. bright center spot with minimal spread. its great for limited visibility dives! please PM me with...
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    Mares XL Vector Epic Weight Integrated BC - $85 Shipped CONUS

    used. very similar in design to the mares prestige mrs plus! i've had it for just under one year, but will be moving on to a backplate and wing kit. great bc, in great condition. holds air overnight, no leaks, no bubbles. valves / pulldumps in working order. ergo inflator is bulletproof, has no...
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